Her mum Patti shared the sad news on Facebook, writing, "It saddens me to announce that Kia Louise Lettice, my beautiful angel has passed. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Prince of Wales Hospital with loved ones around.”

Kia Lettice was told that she had just hours to live last Tuesday night, when her friend Mahalia Murphy sprung into action. As a big NRL fan, Kia had asked for Greg Inglis or Beau Ryan to come see her as her dying wish, and Mahalia knew how to make it happen.

Mahalia posted a public status to Facebook, reaching out to anyone who could make Kia's wish come true.

"URGENT REQUEST!!! Any assistance to boost my friend up?" she wrote. "She is currently in Prince of Wales hospital and has roughly 4hours to live as she's fighting cancer.

"She wants Greg Inglis or beau Ryan To come see her. If everyone can share this or get in contact for me this would be much appreciated."